Welcome to GlobalPittsburgh, a regional initiative providing news and information about the international character of the Pittsburgh region, which will host the Group of 20 World Economic Summit.
Pittsburgh is home to thousands of new Americans and many others with international roots who live and work here.
We are home to more than 300 international firms from 26 different countries, and more than 40 distinct international communities!
New residents to the region and those considering coming here are invited to explore the many opportunities that living in Pittsburgh offers to help you feel more at home. And we invite employers and investors who are growing their international workforce and improving their position in the global marketplace to take advantage of the many services available to assist you.
Pittsburgh says welcome in many languages, with many customs and cultures. But it all translates to the same thing -- home.
Click here for more information about the French community.
The history of Pittsburgh is rich in French culture. It was in 1754 that the French built the "Fort Duquesne de la Sainte Vierge" (Fort Duquesne of the Holy Virgin.) After its fall to the English in 1758, the fort was renamed "Fort Pitt," which later became Pittsburgh, but many French names (Duquesne, Ligonier, Marchand, Jumonville, etc...) are still the result of the French presence here.
For details about other PIttsburgh communities, please click here.
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President Obama will chair this meeting of leaders from countries around the world that represent 85 percent of the world’s economy. At the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, leaders will review the progress made since the Washington and London Summits and discuss further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global financial and economic crisis.
GlobalPittsburgh also has moved into the blogosphere with the creation of GlobalPittsburgh.blogspot.com, which replaces the monthly GlobalPittsburghNEWS. We will continue to update you on all things international in the Pittsburgh region by providing headlines and links to articles on the blog. We welcome your comments, ideas, and input.
Remember to visit GP Events Calendar and invite everyone to your events.
Want to update your community page or organization contact information? Want to add your community to GlobalPittsburgh's family of international communities? Call the World Affairs Council at 412-281-7970 or email global@worldaffairspittsburgh.org.
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is helping to build a vision of broadband-empowered learning throughout our community. One way we are doing this is by helping people gain access to broadband technology through their internet providers. Click here for more information.
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Welcome to GlobalPittsburgh, a regional initiative providing news and information about the international character of the Pittsburgh region, which will host the Group of 20 World Economic Summit.
President Obama will chair this meeting of leaders from countries around the world that represent 85 percent of the world’s economy. At the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, leaders will review the progress made since the Washington and London Summits and discuss further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global financial and economic crisis.
